By Femi Anamelechi
The Acting Customs Area Controller in charge of Murtala Muhammed Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Mahmood Mundi as part of efforts geared towards strengthening collaboration with sister Agencies, has paid courtesy visits to sister security agencies on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 with the aim of improving cargo operations. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs, Momodu Affiong. The Acting CAC visited the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to promote mutual cooperation, resolve operational challenges and improve service delivery within the airport environment. Speaking at the Office of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Regional Manager Arewa Olatokunbo, DC Mundi emphasised the need for sustained cooperation between the Service and other authorities to ensure seamless airport operations.
He highlighted challenges associated with cargo scanning operations while calling for improved coordination and timely intervention to enhance security and operational efficiency.”It is important to stressed the role of continuous communication, information sharing and collaboration in addressing current operational and border management challenges” he saidIn response, Regional Manager FAAN, Arewa Olatokunbo reaffirms his agency’s commitment to maintaining a productive working relationship with the Nigeria Customs. As he also assured readiness to provide continued support whenever necessary. Deputy Comptroller Mahmood Mundi also visited Nigeria Immigration Service MMIA Strategic Command and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) where both agencies assured readiness to collaborate with the Service in protecting public health and controling the influx of illicit, counterfeit, and unregistered pharmaceutical products.
